Walking in Barton-upon-Humber
Stuart Bryce, who is a keen bird watcher, went walking in the Ancholme Valley.
Where and when did you go on your trip?
I had a weeks annual leave in July and spent one of my days off walking from Barton-upon-Humber to the Far Ings nature reserve.
What did you do on your trip?
The walk took about 3 hours but that included various stops in bird hides along the route and also a sandwich eating stop.
I started at the train station in Barton-upon-Humber and headed towards the Humber Estuary. I then joined onto the Viking Way footpath which meanders along the southern bank of the Humber. Throughout the walk the landscape varies so there is plenty to be looking at along the way.
For a vast amount of the walk I could see views of the Far Ings Reserve itself so I knew I was heading in the right direction. Fortunately I went on a Wednesday and managed to have a look in the visitor centre at the reserve. (I think this is only open on Wednesdays and the weekend). Once at Far Ings I spent some time walking around the meadows, lake and fields.
What did you like best about your trip?
I'm the outdoors type so I spend much of my free time finding new routes to wander. I'd never been to Far Ings before but it was really good for a spot of bird watching.
The lady at the visitor centre told me how the walk could be extended by passing the South Ferrriby Cliff to get lovely views across the reed beds. I'll be adding this route onto my list of ones to explore.